• I'm wanting to get into composting this year.
    My parents were producers of wonderful compost so I'd like to carry the torch. They've both sadly passed so looking for advice really.
    You can get bins from Lewisham Council for £10.00.
    Is a hot composting bin worth it?
    Do you have a favourite book/website/forum with quality compost chat that you'd like to share?
    Is it as simple as chopping it up small, a decent mix of all things? Does it slow down in winter?

  • We've got a little 18l bokashi bin in the kitchen, when that fills up I transfer it to the big 300l bin outside then cover with shredded paper that I wet down... No grass clippings as, like @andyp says, they take much longer to break down... Repeat this process and you'll be fine...

    Makes great quality compost... Too hot for worms so we've got a worm farm in a shady spot as well, the worm castings and tea are amazing for the garden...

  • Great to know, thanks for the comprehensive reply.
    I think I'll err on the side of caution and get a large bin.

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